In Short : Indian Railways has saved ₹6,000 crore by switching to electric power, as stated by Ashwini Vaishnaw in the Lok Sabha. The transition from diesel to electricity has reduced fuel costs and emissions. This move enhances operational efficiency, supports sustainability goals, and strengthens India’s commitment to cleaner and more cost-effective transportation systems. In […]
ELECTRIFICATION OF VILLAGES – EQ
In Short : The Electrification of Villages programme represents India’s commitment to universal energy access by ensuring electricity connectivity to rural and remote areas. It focuses on extending grid infrastructure, deploying decentralized renewable solutions, and improving reliability of power supply, thereby supporting rural development, economic inclusion, improved living standards, and long-term socio-economic transformation. In Detail […]
Remote Tribal Villages in Odisha Achieve Complete Electrification Through Solar Power – EQ
In Short : Two remote tribal villages in Odisha have achieved full electrification through solar power, marking a significant step toward inclusive and sustainable energy access. The initiative has brought reliable electricity to previously underserved communities, improving quality of life, supporting livelihoods, and demonstrating the transformative potential of decentralized renewable energy solutions in remote regions. […]
European Carmakers Join Forces with EV Giants to Dodge EU Carbon Fines and Navigate the Road to Electrification – EQ
In Short : European automakers are teaming up with electric vehicle makers like Tesla and BYD to form “emissions pools” and avoid billions in EU carbon fines tied to 2025 CO₂ limits. Partnerships such as Nissan-BYD and Tesla-led pools with Toyota and Ford allow legacy carmakers to offset emissions, meet regulatory targets, and delay immediate […]
Electrification of Households under Saubhagya Scheme – EQ
In Short : The Saubhagya Scheme, launched in 2017, has achieved near-universal household electrification across India, bringing power to millions of rural and urban homes. By providing last-mile connectivity, the scheme has transformed lives, improved education and healthcare access, and boosted livelihoods. The government continues to strengthen infrastructure to ensure reliable, sustainable, and affordable electricity […]
Why the economics of electrification make this decarbonization transition different – EQ Mag
The economics of decarbonizing fleets are demonstrably viable. Now commercial transport operators need to identify the best way to capture value. US fleet decarbonization would not just be good for the planet; it also makes compelling economic sense. Based on the total cost of ownership (TCO), battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will outperform their internal-combustion-engine (ICE) […]
Federal EV Charging Network Could Push U.S. to Electrification – EQ Mag Pro
EV sales rose 85% last year, but meeting Biden’s 2030 goal to have half of new vehicles be electric is a stretch. ALEXANDRIA, Va. : President Biden’s State of the Union address on Tuesday touted the administration’s efforts to build an electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, which includes 500,000 chargers, and according to a recent […]
Saul Griffith on Mobilizing America to Fight Climate Change and Win the Future
On this week’s Political Climate, we explore how to launch a “war-time mobilization effort” to tackle climate change and reboot the U.S. economy. It will take a massive war-time mobilization effort to effectively address the climate emergency, argues Saul Griffith — inventor, MacArthur genius fellow, CEO of Otherlab, and co-founder of Rewiring America, an organization […]
Electrification: Powering the Shift for Two-Wheeler Segment Towards Electric Mobility
Pune, Maharashtra, India : Business Wire India The future of electric two-wheeler market is growing rapidly and the major drivers for this market are the increasing health-conscious consumers, high traffic congestions, environmental concerns and initiatives which focus on reduction of toxic emissions. According to Fortune Business Insights, The Global E-bike segment was USD 10.05 billion […]
WBERC approves investment proposal of Rs. 242.24 Crores for electrification of 6,46,439 rural households in West Bengal under SAUBHAGYA scheme
WBERC approves the investment proposal of Rs. 242.24 Crores to provide last mile connectivity and electrification of 646439 rural households in 23 districts of West Bengal under SAUBHAGYA scheme The Commission after considering the above facts and submissions made by WBSEDCL in their petition dated 04.06.2019 along with supplementary petition dated 25.02.2020 approves the investment […]
